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NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

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You are caring for a patient who demands to be released from the hospital immediately. The patient was admitted voluntary for an anxiety disorder. What action should you take?

  1. Tell the patient that there is a waiting period for voluntary discharge
  2. Call the patient’s emergency contact or next of kin
  3. Notify the physician that the patient wants to be discharged
  4. Tell the patient that they must wait until the appropriate staff are available
Explanation

Answer: C - You must notify the physician that the patient is requesting discharge. The patient came into the hospital voluntary and has the right to request discharge. The physician will need to evaluate the patient and determine if the patient can be discharged or if their status should be converted to an involuntary admission.

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